I was shocked to see how long it is since I posted here. Part of the reason is that I have been feeling so well. I suppose I was almost afraid to jinx it by writing about it. Stupid huh?
I am still in a certain amount of pain every day. I don't suppose that will change now. But I have been able to do so much recently and I want to make the most of it. During a recent trip to Bath I was able to walk further than I thought possible. It still hurt at times but the pain was manageable. I did however have to pace myself and take regular breaks to sit down. On several days the trudge back to the hotel in the evening was a bit grim. Another thing that I will have to accept is that my energy levels will never be back to where they were four years ago.
OH is infinitely patient with me as always. He is very energetic and it must be frustrating walking with me sometimes as I just can't keep up with him. He now moderates his pace and will offer me his hand or arm when I am really struggling.
I continue to take ginger and it seems to be helping me. I have a cup of ginger tea every morning with my breakfast and I have a very small piece of crystalised ginger in the evening. It might be the placebo effect but to be frank I really don't care if I feel better!
Being realistic I know that I will have another flare up at some point, but I don't want to dwell on that. So that is how I am going to leave it for now, enjoying the sudden spell of warm weather, feeling better than I have for several years and hopeful for the future.
